8 Days | Stay inside Bhutan: 7 nights | Staying in: Hotels
This is an extremely well thought tour that covers many beautiful highlights of Bhutan - yet within a very short time. Ideally suitable for people who have long wanted to visit this beautiful country but do not have longer holidays.
The
country is deeply
Buddhist and remains
one of the most
fascinating
destinations for
travellers.
Classic Bhutan Tour Itinerary -
Day 01 |
Arrive in Paro |
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We will pick you up at Paro airport upon your arrival. Transfer to Hotel in Paro.
After lunch, visit Paro National Museum and Dzong.
Overnight: Hotel
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Day 02 |
Paro - Thimpu |
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After breakfast, we drive to Thimphu that takes us 2 hours.
On the way, we visit Simtokha Dzong (oldest fortress in Bhutan that also houses the largest monastic school), Memorial Chorten (stupa built in memory of third king of Bhutan), Traditional Painting School, visit handicrafts shops, Pangrizampa Monastery, Zilukha Nunnery School and some other sights. Overnight: Hotel
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Day 03 |
Thimpu - Wangduephodrang - Punakha - Thimpu |
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There will be lot of excursion taking place today. We drive from Thimpu towards Punakha. The road passes through Dochula Pass (10,000 ft) that offers magnificent views of the Eastern Himalayan mountain range. We will then visit the Punakha Dzong and the Chimi Lhakhang (Fertility Monastery). Return back to Thimpu in the evening.
Overnight: Hotel
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Day 04 |
Thimpu - Paro |
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Early morning drive to Paro and Hike to the famous Tiger Nest. It takes 3 hours to arrive at the Monastery. We will also have some time to visit a typical Bhutanese farm house for a cup of yak butter tea ~ local wine.
Overnight: Hotel
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Day 05 |
Fly back from Paro |
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We will drop you to Paro airport for final departure |
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